Purgative: meaning, definitions and examples
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purgative
[ ˈpəːɡətɪv ]
medical
A purgative is a substance that helps to relieve constipation by promoting bowel movements. It is commonly used to cleanse the intestines or to prepare for medical procedures such as surgery or colonoscopy.
Synonyms
cathartic, laxative, purgatorial
Examples of usage
- Purgatives are often prescribed by doctors to help patients with digestive issues.
- After taking the purgative, the patient experienced a significant improvement in bowel movements.
- Before the colonoscopy, the patient had to drink a strong purgative to clear out their bowels.
- The purgative worked quickly to relieve the patient's constipation.
- Patients should follow the instructions carefully when using a purgative.
Translations
Translations of the word "purgative" in other languages:
🇵🇹 purgativo
🇮🇳 विरेचक
🇩🇪 Abführmittel
🇮🇩 pencahar
🇺🇦 проносний засіб
🇵🇱 środek przeczyszczający
🇯🇵 下剤（げざい）
🇫🇷 purgatif
🇪🇸 purgante
🇹🇷 müshil
🇰🇷 하제
🇸🇦 مُليِّن
🇨🇿 projímadlo
🇸🇰 preháňadlo
🇨🇳 泻药
🇸🇮 odvajalo
🇮🇸 hreinsandi lyf
🇰🇿 іш жүргізетін дәрі
🇬🇪 გამწმენდი საშუალება
🇦🇿 bağırsaq təmizləyici vasitə
🇲🇽 purgante
Word origin
The word 'purgative' comes from the Latin word 'purgativus', which means 'purging'. The concept of purgatives has been used for centuries in various cultures to cleanse the body and promote health. Ancient Greeks and Egyptians, for example, used natural substances like herbs and minerals to induce bowel movements and rid the body of toxins. Over time, the use of purgatives has evolved with advancements in medical science and pharmacology.